Administration
Dr. Kevin Hunt HPHS Principal Dr. Kevin Hunt has been named principal of Highland Park High School after serving as head principal at Highland Park Middle School. Before joining HP Dr. Hunt worked for Crowley ISD where he served as an elementary principal and then transitioned to the role of principal at Summer Creek Middle School. He previously taught high school English Language Arts, physics and chemistry, and English Language Arts at the middle school. Dr. Hunt earned his bachelor's degree in biology with chemistry and English minors from Texas Christian University and returned to TCU later in his career to earn a master's in secondary education and a doctorate in educational leadership and school administration. "It is an honor and a privilege to serve Highland Park ISD students and I'm excited to work with the HPHS staff, students, parents, and community," Dr. Hunt said. "I believe that an effective campus leader is focused on instructional leadership that encourages student achievement, which aligns with HPISD'S history of excellence in academics, arts, and athletics." Dr. Hunt is the proud parent of Abigale and Sam Hunt.
Administrative Assistant: Aeryn Wager (214) 780-3708 [email protected] |
Erica Castille Redman HPHS Associate Principal (214) 780-3712 Dr. Redman, a member of the Highland Park High School staff since 2012, has previously served as a science teacher and as an administrator in both Frisco ISD and Richardson ISD.
Originally from South Louisiana, where most of her family still resides, she earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1999, as well as a master's degree in Education Administration in 2004, superintendent certification in 2009, and doctorate in Educational Administration in 2018, all from Texas A & M - Commerce.
Dr. Redman says, "I am honored to serve the staff, students and families within this community and I hope to be able to support the excellent instruction that takes place here."
She lives in Richardson with her husband, Matt, also in public education, and her three stepsons. |
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Annuar Ortiz, Assistant Principal for Students A-Ew (214) 780-3703
Mr. Ortiz graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. While at the University of Texas at Austin he also participated in the UTeach Program, a nationally recognized teacher preparation program, and earned a minor in Education. He earned his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of North Texas. Mr. Ortiz has been in education since 2007. He has taught in Richardson ISD, Frisco ISD, and McKinney ISD in the roles of Chemistry, Pre-AP Chemistry, and AP Chemistry. He began his career in educational administration in 2013 as an Assistant Principal in McKinney ISD. Prior to joining the Highland Park High School family, he spent four years as the Middle School and High School Principal of Colegio Jorge Washington in Cartagena, one of the premier American International Private Schools in Colombia.
“I am happy to have the opportunity to join and serve the Highland Park community. Throughout my time in education, I have found it rewarding to work together with parents and teachers in order to help young people grow and achieve their potential. I consider it an honor to be able to add my contribution to the legacy of Highland Park High School.”
Mr. Ortiz is joined in the community by his wife, Aime, and his four children.
Administrative Assistant: Lisa Leal (214) 780-3714 |
Katie Navickas, Ed.D. Assistant Principal for Students Fa-Lee (214) 780-3703
Dr. Katie Navickas brings deep roots in Central Texas and over two decades of educational leadership to her new role as Assistant Principal at Highland Park High School. She began her career teaching middle and high school reading and writing. During her 20 years in Hutto ISD, she worked as a teacher, instructional specialist, and assistant principal. She continued her leadership journey in Austin ISD, serving as Assistant Principal for three years before joining HPHS.
Administrative Assistant: Lisa Leal
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Michelle Shumate Assistant Principal for Students Leh-Rou (214) 780-3705 Shumate comes to Highland Park High School from Arkansas, where she was the assistant principal/dean of students at Belle Point Center: A New Tech Academy since 2015. A native Texan, born in Dallas, Shumate began her educational career in Midland ISD where she served in the roles of collegiate coach for the district, assistant principal and English department chair and teacher at Midland Freshman High School.
Shumate has an associate of arts in liberal arts from Midland College and a bachelor of arts in English literature as well as a master's in educational leadership from the University of Texas-Permian Basin. She is excited to join the majority of her family here in the Metroplex.
Administrative Assistant: Maritza Herevia (214) 780-3710 |
Troy Gray Assistant Principal for Students Row-Z (214) 780-3704 Mr. Gray received his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Oklahoma and his Masters in Educational Administration from the University of North Texas. He began his teaching career as a first-grade physical education teacher in Harrah, Oklahoma, and he has taught secondary health, and biology. He comes to HPISD from Winfree Academy Charter School in North Richland Hills where he served as Principal. He previously served as an assistant principal at Richardson High School and as Principal at Westwood Junior High Math, Science and Leadership Magnet School in the Richardson ISD. Mr. Gray looks forward to supporting HPHS students and faculty as well as building positive relationships with all of HPISD's educational stakeholders.
Administrative Assistant: Maritza Herevia (214) 780-3710 |
